Valley Meats, LLC, Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
Valley Meats recalls approximately 6,768 pounds of ground beef products from December 22, 2023, that may contain E. coli O157:H7. Products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7
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What happened, in plain English
Valley Meats is recalling ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. This bacteria can cause serious health issues, including kidney failure in some people, especially children under 5 and older adults. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274972-valley-meats-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-to-possible-e.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274972-valley-meats-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-to-possible-e · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #065-2023
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“Valley Meats Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274972-valley-meats-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-to-possible-e. Based on USDA FSIS recall #065-2023 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/valley-meats-llc-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o157h7).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O157:H7 is a bacteria that can cause severe illness, including bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. In some cases, it can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is life-threatening and most common in children under 5 and older adults.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased the recalled ground beef products from December 22, 2023, in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, or Michigan. Children under 5 and older adults are at higher risk for severe complications from E. coli O157:H7 infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for ground beef products with product codes 1208PL, 1253PL, 72287, 72284, 1103, or 8515/8020VP, produced on December 22, 2023, with use-by dates up to January 15, 2024. The products bear establishment number EST. 5712 inside the USDA inspection mark.
- Brand
Valley Meats- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Throw away or return the recalled ground beef products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Questions people ask
What is E. coli O157:H7?
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and kidney failure in some people, especially children under 5 and older adults.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for ground beef products with product codes 1208PL, 1253PL, 72287, 72284, 1103, or 8515/8020VP, produced on December 22, 2023, with use-by dates up to January 15, 2024, and establishment number EST. 5712 inside the USDA inspection mark.
Is there a risk of serious injury from eating these products?
Yes, E. coli O157:H7 can cause severe illness, including kidney failure, especially in children under 5 and older adults. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consuming these products.
Contact Valley Meats
We’ve drafted a message you can send Valley Meats to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 065-2023 — Valley Meats Valley Meats Hello, I own a Valley Meats that is covered by recall 065-2023 from Valley Meats. The official recall notice states: These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #065-2023 (December 31, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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